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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Not getting that Band vibe here...maybe a little Mellencamp but mostly a LOT of Kenny!

We streamed it several times on a day trip today and it had Janice singing harmony immediately and talking about how "danceable" it sounded.

One word really comes to mind: Memorable. It just invites more plays. Listening now on the monitors and it sounds great as it did on the Subaru system (a good one).

This is one of those standout nothing left to add nothing left to take away mixes.

Fiddle is amazing...don't have that in the 2018 Mac...hopefully will when 2019 is released.

Percussion is perfect for the stripped down lyric and groove. And the lyric showcases your ability to say things in cool and unique ways.

Great!!!

J&B



Thanks guys!

danceable is something I listen for and strive for

I want something that makes you wanna move

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Originally Posted By: beatmaster
I got a kinks vibe from this, and I loved the vocals and the band sound.

Enjoyed this well done .

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The Kinks!!!

I get that, cool

Thanks for your listen and kind words

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Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Wow, Kenny! This is superb! I did pick up a little Band vibe in it. I've always been a fan of The Band, especially after The Last Waltz.

But Like Bud and Janice said, this is definitely YOU. Your craft is coming through loud and clear on it, and I really like it. The energy in this song is just right for the lyrics, and the choice of instruments and style is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing!

Steve


Steve,

Thanks so much, same for me , after seeing The Last Waltz I really got into discovering The Band.

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Ooh La La indeed!!! This just feels real....has an excitement and spirit that just grabs ya! So much life, so much heart! The band is perfect....feels like a bunch of musicians in a room, feeling the vibe. Vocal is just right! Wonderful job Kenny!!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Kenny

Superb! We are a lucky lot here to hear songs of this calibre.

Peter


Thanks Peter

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Kenny this is your best to date IMHO. Super groove and backing tracks and an outstanding vocal. Well done!

This sounds like a blend of Smookie and New Riders of the Purple Sage to me. But it really is Kenny at his best.

Super song!


Thanks Mario,

I haven't heard those references in a while,

appreciate your listen and kind words

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Your vocal style is really perfect in this song.
Great arrangement and performance.
I have to admit to being disappointed by the lyrics of the chorus but that's probably because I'm verbose, at best, and way too wordy. If it were mine I'd see it as a missed opportunity to try to be a clever dick but to everyone else it's a humdinger.


Hey Ray,

when asked what the perfect solo would be, Clapton replied "one note"

I really value your listens and opinions

and appreciate the kind words

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Great groove, fiddle, bodran and the loop work well together. Sounds like the first hit single, with modern commercial sound, from a follow-up album to the previous classic one smile Your voice just gets better every hit you make.

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Kenny,

This has such a nice feel to it . . . don’t know why it reminds me of the Counting Crows--could see Duritz doing this . . . just has that vibe to me. Well put together production wise. . . and a nice hook and vocal keep my ears engaged. Nice work, good luck with it.

My best to you,

Deej


Thanks Deej

love me some Counting Crows

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Kenny, that rhythm section you put together for this is awesome! It really drives this great tune! Love the 70ish retro vibe in this! Loved the vocal! Thanks, Torrey


Torrey,

thanks for the listen and kind words

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
What a tune! The first thing that caught my ear was the somewhat unusual percussion on it. The groove is absolutely infectious, and all the while unique. And of course, your vocals soar here - the harmonies on that chorus are fantastic.

Wouldn't change a thing - thanks for sharing smile


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Ooh La La indeed!!! This just feels real....has an excitement and spirit that just grabs ya! So much life, so much heart! The band is perfect....feels like a bunch of musicians in a room, feeling the vibe. Vocal is just right! Wonderful job Kenny!!! Take care. Greg


Greg,

Thanks so much, I appreciate your enthusiasm

your kind words always mean a lot to me

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Great groove, fiddle, bodran and the loop work well together. Sounds like the first hit single, with modern commercial sound, from a follow-up album to the previous classic one smile Your voice just gets better every hit you make.

Janne




Thank you so much for taking time to listen and comment.

I always appreciate your kind words.

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Cool... this has a folk groove to it. I like it.


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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Cool... this has a folk groove to it. I like it.


thanks Herb

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Hi Kenny,

I just went to have a listen to this but the link is not working.

I mention just on the off-chance that that's correct. (It occurred to me that maybe something might happened with Soundcloud that you did not know about.)

Sorry I missed my opportunity!
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thanks for the listens and comments

https://soundcloud.com/kfl44/angela-ooh-la-la-2

Angela (Ooh La La)
© 2019 Kenny Leverett

Angela sings in the morning
Sometimes it’s the first sound I hear
Maybe she’s puttin’ on a fresh pot of coffee
Come back to bed now Angela dear

Angela ooh la la
Ooh la la my Angela

It’s Saturday and there’s no need to hurry
No reason to rush around at all
Bills are paid and there’s money for dancin’
Maybe make that trip to Montreal

Angela ooh la la
Ooh la la my Angela

If I was a poor man with nothing
Nothing in this world would I fear
With the sweet love you have just to warm me
Come back to bed now Angela dear

Angela ooh la la
Ooh la la my Angela
Angela ooh la la
Ooh la la my angel Angela

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Sounds great Kenny!

Awesome mix.

You are a really great lyricist man.

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Hi Kenny,

Thanks for posting a new link.

Gosh this is very, very good!

I love that groove and your instrument choice is perfect! What's more is that everything about this sounds like a group playing on the radio. It's so easy to picture you, lead singer, and all the other band members on stage having fun... very enjoyable music.

As you have probably already realised, I often focus more on lyrics these days than music. That's probably because I'm pretty new to writing lyrics and I'm always on the look out for tricks and strategies to add to my toolbox.

You've done a couple of things with the words that seriously impressed me.

The "Angela ooh la la" line is almost a mirror reflection when you repeat it as "ooh la la my Angela" -- how clever is that! Firstly 'Angela' rhymes with 'ooh la la' and then 'ooh la la rhymes with 'Angela'. It's kind of like a sandwich of rhymes and it's incredibly effective! The 'lah' rhyme doesn't sound tired or overused at all even though it's used six times in two lines. What it did to me was that it pulled me into the song and made me sing along with it every time it was repeated! What a great device. That's now added to my toolbox smile I just have to think about some words to use it with.

And I love verse 3 where you end line 1 with "nothing" and then start line 2 with a different interpretation of "nothing". That's a terrific strategy, too. Again, it's added to my toolbox.

Thank you for a great listen and for giving me some lyric-writing inspiration.

All the best,
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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Sounds great Kenny!

Awesome mix.

You are a really great lyricist man.


Thank you David, always love to hear from you.

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